central corridor of the promenade is restricted in some areas with light pole signs, litter recent ackles and public art. port tenants and developer partners vie for public space with proposals to add benches, outdoor cafes, and waterfront visitors request greater public amenities. it provides direction for the future alteration for improvement of the promenade to minimize these conflicts. so address needs, the criteria promote the following objectives. one, clean up the promenade so that it functions and appears its best. that means determining what furniture and improvements are appropriate and where they should be located. second, organize the public and private improvements. and third, define specific design criteria for furnishes and other improvements that support public enjoyment. the study has been in the background for several years. it was first presented to the port commission on january 10, 2006. the promenade criteria were then expanded and refined based on understanding and analysis of existing conditions, functions, comments from the commission and the public. the promenade